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US brand names:Propulsid Compounded
Cisapride Compounded Oral is dosed at 0.5–1 mg/kg PO q8-12h in rabbits, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary 10th Ed, Part B - Exotic Pets, Cisapride monograph, printed p.78 (corpus PDF p.92). Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist that enhances acetylcholine release from the myenteric plexus, stimulating gastric emptying and colonic motility.
Withdrawn from human market (cardiac arrhythmias) but available as veterinary compounded product. QT prolongation risk — avoid with other QT-prolonging drugs. Monitor ECG.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Rabbit (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.5–1 mg/kg | q8-12h before meals | Strong | LeGrange SN, Boothe DM, Herndon S, Willard MD. Pharmacokinetics and suggested oral dosing regimen of cisapride: A study in healthy cats. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 1997;33:517-523. doi:10.5326/15473317-33-6-517 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.297 (2026-08-01). |
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